Road Trip

[shortymac83]

Parts that I take in the Olds when I go on a road trip of more than 500 miles (which is often)

oil
tranny fluid
1 gallon of water
belts
hoses
oil filter
duct tape
jackstands
10 feet of electrical wire (if you don't use it for electrical connections, it can hold stuff on really well as well)


other stuff I bring
full tool kit (incl. socket set and open/box end wrenches) with all the popular sizes up to 1" and wire cutters
SUNGLASSES
CD's


now would be a good time to install a good set of quality gauges that you know are accurate. I'm a fan of Sunpro and autometer, and it's good peace of mind to know how hot you're running, how well lubed up you are, and that your alternator is charging. Also, make sure your spare tire is full and in good shape.

With the oil, when the car is being worked hard (I.E. on the pennsylvania turnpike at 90 mph), it burns some oil, so it's always good to keep an eye on your oil level and be able to top it off when necessary. And the transmission is only maybe 7,000 miles old, and I haven't had a problem yet, but you never know...